March 10, 2021 10:01 am
The initial findings of a comprehensive evaluation of the Irish beef sector in an independent report by Grant Thornton have shown that farmers receive 80% of total sales revenue earned by processors, according to Meat Industry Ireland (MII).
The findings were presented at yesterday’s Beef Market Taskforce meeting and were welcomed by MII members for what they describe as “exposing the false claims made during the 2019 beef blockades”.
The report was commissioned by the government in the aftermath of the 2019 beef protests.
“During those blockades, false assertions were made and prominently circulated that farmers only get €2 for every €10 spent on beef by a consumer.